Tuesdays, 4wks, 5/20 - 6/10, 1:30 - 3:30p

Format: Lecture
Instructor: Dr. Stephenie Slahor

Location: Online
À La Carte Price: $25

Note: The Zoom link will be provided via email after registration

 

Each month of the year has a birthstone associated with it. We'll see how this tradition began and learn about each of the twelve stones in their location, mining, processing and marketing. You’ll also receive guidelines about the best ways to care for gem jewelry and collectibles. 

Wednesdays, 4wks, 5/21 - 6/11,  1:30 - 3:30p

Format: Lecture
Instructor: John Powers

Location: Online
À La Carte Price: $25

Note: The Zoom link will be provided via email after registration

 

Smedley Butler (USMC) was one of the most decorated warfighters of his time, participating in nearly every U.S. conflict from 1898 to WWI. He played a key role in expanding American influence, from annexing the Philippines to leading military actions in Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, and China. After retiring, Butler became a vocal critic of war and corporate interests, famously stating, "I was a racketeer for capitalism." In 1933, he was even implicated in a plot to overthrow Franklin Roosevelt's administration. This lecture-based course explores Butler's complex legacy through the works of historians Jonathan M. Katz and Jules Archer. 

Thursday, 1wk, 5/22, 10a - 12p 

Format: Presentation

Location: Online
Instructor: Dr. Stephenie Slahor
À La Carte Price: $10

Note: The Zoom link will be provided via email to those who registered for the class.

This interactive presentation explores a positive outlook on older age, showing how later life can be rich in new experiences, personal growth and creativity. Through stories and interviews with everyday people, artists and musicians, attendees will discover ways to stay engaged, cope, and find renewal. Research on age-related changes, resilience and the benefits of integrative art therapies will also be discussed. Students are encouraged to share their creative interests and activities.

Thursdays, 2wks, 5/29 - 6/5, 1:30 - 3:30p

Format: Presentation

Location: Online

Instructor: Dr. Stephenie Slahor

À La Carte Price: $15

Note: The Zoom link will be provided via email to those who registered for the class.

 

The state of Nevada is one of the most unique in America for its geology, ancient and modern human history, and its economic drivers of tourism and mining. We'll learn its stories, and its growth from its beginnings as an ancient sea, to its present-day activity and importance. 

Friday, 1wk, 5/23 , 1:30 - 3:30p

Format: Presentation
Instructor: Dr. Temitope Owolabi

Location: Online
À La Carte Price: Free

 

What does it mean to learn—and keep learning—across a lifetime? This thought-provoking presentation explores how education shapes individuals and societies at every stage of life. Through an engaging blend of history, philosophy and theory, we’ll examine the foundational aims of education and how they evolve over time. Topics include major learning theories, stages of human development, and the role education plays in both personal growth and global progress. Whether you're an educator, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about how humans learn and grow, this course offers a meaningful look at how education supports our development from cradle to community.